THE HEALTH regulator has spoken out in praise for the work of Fermanagh campaigners, Save Our Acute Services (SOAS). Speaking at a recent meeting of the Stormont Health Committee, chief executive of Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) Briege Donaghy, said she was in regular contact with SOAS members. Ms Donaghy had been asked about the disappointment felt […]
SOAS presents SWAH roadmap to the Department of Health
VOLUNTEERS from campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) travelled to Belfast again this week, this time to make the case for its plan to save SWAH services directly to the Department of Health. Back in January SOAS launched a comprehensive ‘roadmap’ plan on how to restore and protect services at the Enniskillen hospital, not least emergency general surgery […]
Western Trust apologises to Fermanagh patient
THE Western Trust has apologised to a Fermanagh patient over medication recording errors that happened as a result of their transfer from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to Altnagelvin for emergency surgery. The incident has once again raised questions as to how the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) could state it had encountered “no immediate patient safety issues” regarding the […]
Volunteers needed for new cancer centre in Fermanagh
FERMANAGH residents are encouraged to “explore an exciting opportunity” to volunteer and help out at the much-anticipated multi-million pound Cancer Focus Support Centre in Enniskillen. Major work has been ongoing to the therapeutic support centre in the town, which is aiming to make a difference to the lives of people living with cancer locally in Fermanagh and […]
Fermanagh stroke survivor recalls her road to recovery
AN Enniskillen mother who suffered a stroke at 32-years of age while she was 36 weeks pregnant is now supporting others going through the same experience. Ciara Murray, from Enniskillen, said the stoke occurred at around 11.30am on October 29 2015. At the time, Ciara, who was home alone at the time, didn’t realise she’d just […]
Justin’s part time hobby turns full time hustle
By Annie Flynn WHEN life handed Ballinamallard man Justin Palmer lemons, he gave a master class in how to make lemonade. After being left stunned by the sudden diagnosis of a serious heart condition, the 27-year-old gave up his day job and followed his passion. Justin has now forged a new career that has seen […]
SWAH campaign shows no signs of slowing
The team from SOAS are continuing to drive the campaign across Fermanagh to save SWAH services.
Western Trust announces ENT surgery at SWAH
Ear, nose and throat day procedure surgery began at the SWAH in Enniskillen this week.
Health check ‘MOT’ event to be held in Enniskillen
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Older people are being invited to a health ‘MOT’ event in Enniskillen later this month. The event, which is being organised by the Western Trust and the Public Health Agency, will be held at Fermanagh House from 11am to 1pm on Tuesday, February 25. A spokesperson for the organisers encouraged older people to come along. […]
Safety fears due to Fermanagh ambulance pressures
The NI Ambulance Service has warned of potential coverage issues in Fermanagh.